February 2nd is, of course, the day of the groundhog! We rely on good ol' Punxsutawney Phil to determine whether spring will come early or whether we will have six more weeks of winter. Just before Groundhog Day, I have my students predict whether the groundhog will … [Read more...]
Turkey Math Activities Using a Number Line
My love for turkey crafts and activities runs deep! Tying in themes and holidays creates instant engagement, so I'm sharing three turkey games to practice comparing numbers and counting forward and backward from a given number. You can easily differentiate these … [Read more...]
20 Pumpkin Investigation Activities for Little Learners
Pumpkin Week is one of my favorite weeks in October! Teaching thematically and immersing my students in this topic helps increase motivation and student mastery of skills, while allowing me to hit multiple content areas and standards. Plus, these pumpkin investigation … [Read more...]
30 Turkey Crafts and Activities for the Classroom
Hi, friends! Apparently, I have a thing for turkey crafts! Who knew?! As I was scrolling through my photos, I slowly began to realize this infatuation. I mean... they are so incredibly adorable, and it's super easy to turn virtually anything into a turkey! In preparation for … [Read more...]
Name Activities Using Chrysanthemum
Hi, friends! It's hard to believe that school is just around the corner! With the beginning of the school year comes practicing our name in many forms and using it to complete a number of name activities. Since our name is likely the first word we learn how to read and write, … [Read more...]
